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Zerger Family History

Zerger Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland-Palatinate): variant or altered form of Zercher a surname of Swiss German origin (see Zurcher).

The surname Zerger is also found in France (Lorraine) and rarely in Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zerger family from?

You can see how Zerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zerger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zerger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerger. 55% of Zerger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zerger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerger were Trucker and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Trucker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Zerger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 186 immigration records available for the last name Zerger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Zerger. For the veterans among your Zerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zerger in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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